Always. Always pick this spot if my turn to choose. Great salads, chili rellanos are good. Always served fresh. Dining space is roomy and clean. read more

When I pulled into the parking lot of Camp Robber, there were only two car spaces available, that told me that the food is good. I was thinking that we might have to wait for a table, not at Camp Robber, they have more tables than parking spots. And sure enough, I had the Asian Barbecue Chicken Salad and it was great. The service was excellent and the Camp Robber Manager came by the table and asked if everything was OK and to call upon him at any time. Food was served in a timely manner and waiters kept the water glass filled. Cannot ask for a better lunch experience. read more

We loved the pistachio chicken salad stuffed avocado! Kids liked the homemade Mac & cheese. The loaded nacho appetizer was great!

The food was expensive. Tasted like it was thawed out in a microwave. The concept is good just feel like there could be more effort made on the menu. read more

This is one of the best restaurants we've come across traveling through Colorado. The service was impeccable, the menu choices were huge, with something for everybody. My chilli rellanos with both homemade red and green sauces (chillis imported from NM) Cilantro rice, beans and posole was as good as I've had since Mexico. (($16) The pistachio chicken stuffed avocado, with choices of 5 homemade dressings, was fresh and delicious. And each one of our four dishes was plentiful and exceptional...with the apple spice cake with cream cheese and toasted Pecans (enough for all of us) the highlight of our lunch. It's a large but cozy restaurant, dinner menu looked very exciting, and I can't recommend it highly enough. read more

Great selection of locally sourced food and drinks. I had green chile pistachio crusted pork medallions. The amount of flavor they packed into the dish was incredible. One of the best meals I've ever had. We had a group of nine. Everyone was very happy with their food. Service was fantastic read more

This is one of the few "premier" restaurants in the Montrose area. They are also one of the best places to enjoy some truly unique and delicious food. The menu is about as diverse as you can find under one roof. Many different types of pasta, grill/sandwich entrees, "New Mexico" inspired Mex dishes (do NOT miss a chance to try the Cheesy Pasole), and other delicious fare. I ordered a traditional club sandwich, and it was enormous, as well as amazing. The service is always excellent, and this place has a comfortable vibe. It's a little expensive, but you get what you pay for. I will definitely be back. read more

We ate here today, our 4tg visit. We we're very disappointed in the food and the service. We have had terrific food in the past, and this time it was not good. No spice in the red or green chili. I could have gotten it in Nebraska with more flavor. The staff were not attentive at all. It took forever to get served even though they weren't busy. Our waitress was trying to bring refills after someone already had. The floor was covered in crumbs and crayons and needed cleaned badly. I hope this isn't how things are going to be going forward, we did enjoy this place but won't spend $50. To $100. For 2 of us with this type of service, and average at best meals. read more

We each ordered soup (both very good) and shared a Ceasar Salad with Grilled Chicken. The Navy Bean, Green Chili and Ham soup was especially good. This restaurant had the feel of a chain, but it was locally owned and the server said everything was home made. Food: 3.5 stars Service: 4 stars Ambiance: 3.5 stars Observations: The lighting is very even, making the place seem boring and stodgy. read more

Camp Robber has been a community standby for quite some time, and over the years, they have kept a consistent product, slightly above average service, and a clean, modern atmosphere. Their menu is standard American fare with just enough uniqueness to distinguish them from the flocks of locally owned American family restaurants. That is to say that their burgers, sandwiches, salads, pasta, Tex-Mex, and some creative specials are all a step or two above what you might expect. Their Sunday brunch is probably their crowning achievement, with wonderful waffles and pancakes, delectable crepes, quiches, Bene's, platters, fresh fruit, and more. Whether you lunch, brunch, or dine, you will be pleased, even impressed by the whole package resented at this fine establishment. read more

This is one of the better restaurants in Montrose, though it's not a field crowded with serious contenders, to be clear. Stylistically, the restaurant is unsure what it's about. There are occasional touches of what might be considered a western aesthetic, but much of the interior descends to the level of the diner, with linoleum in the tables, a cheap short-rug floor, and non-descript, mostly blank walls that not only continue the bland feel of the exterior, but similarly blow a fine opportunity to create meaningful design and ambience. The booth lighting should be considered by anyone contemplating a career in interrogation. The salmon, as one might expect so far inland, was perhaps a bit overcooked (and no options were given), but was topped with a nice pesto and chipotle sauce. A side of vegetables was waxy and tasteless. The hominy, which the menu calls posole, was stripped-down in taste but not bad to my palate; my gourmet mother thought the texture unpleasant and suggested some sauce or cheese to add real flavor. I understand the service is generally quite good here. read more

I used to live in Montrose, and I have eaten here several times. The food is good but on the pricey side. There aren't a lot of options for vegetarians, but I have had them "vegetarian-ize" things for me before without problem or complaint. The bar is great - my friends and I wanted a specialty drink that wasn't on the menu and they made it perfectly and gave us a great price! When my parents came out to visit a few years ago, we went here. My dad complains about every place we ever eat. Seriously, he will find SOMETHING to complain about everywhere - the napkin isn't big enough, or there is too much food, or he didn't like that the salad didn't have baby spinach in it. It drives me nuts! This is the ONLY place we have EVER gone where he didn't complain about one thing. NOT ONE THING. So that was amazing in itself right there. read more

Nothing to write home about. The service was very good however. I asked the server about the BBQ cooker that was outside and how often they cook ribs. She didn't have an answer but said the ribs were really good. Ok...so I ordered them. They had no flavor except for the BBQ sauce that was brushed on top before serving. The vegetable side dish was yellow and green beans which came out luke warm as so did the ribs. Overall taste of everything was just average. A little pricey for average tasting food. I dined on an early Saturday night around 5:30pm and it was about half full with senior citizens. That usually tells me that food served has no flavor and is bland. This was definitely the case. The place did fill up with some younger people. I had the ginger rice as a side dish and didn't even taste any ginger in it. It was very dry too. Two bites and I was done with it. read more

Came here before a flight and will not be back. They serve patrons who choose to ignore the signs and not wear masks. If they don't enforce this one basic health policy, who knows what they're doing (or not doing) in the kitchen. Also, the food was also mediocre. read more

I was not impressed. We sat at the bar and the bartender was nowhere to be found during most of the meal. She forgot to bring my orange juice but charged me for it anyway. I had the Mexican Hash, which was bland and overpriced. She brought the check and disappeared for ten minutes. read more

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I love the concept and their ethics around sourcing food. But, I wish the food was a bit less hit or miss (primarily the beans and pozole). Every time I go, it seems like something needs to cook just a little bit longer. read more

I love Camp Robber. I travel to Montrose to work quite frequently and eat here nearly every time. The food really is wonderful. I haven't eaten everything on the menu and really enjoy the basil salmon (comes with a baked potato, which means I can splurge on a yummy dessert). The ahi tuna salad is also super good as well as the queso dip. Kind of a diverse menu, which I love because I know I'll get really great service no matter what I'm in the mood for. Their wine selection is wonderful. I have had the opportunity to speak with Kim several times, who is one of the owners. She always recognizes me and welcomes me back, which means a lot to someone who is hyper-focused on client service. Last time I was in Montrose, I was running late from work and called to see if it was too late to order take-out. The kitchen was closed and instead of making me feel like "that guy", the hostess asked me if I could hold while she checked to see if the chef could whip something up for me. I felt so special, And full:) read more

This was an interesting stop for us. We were heading through Montrose and were needed a place to eat, but I also needed a place to do some work, so wifi was a must. After doing a quick search on the yelp app, Camp Robber came up as an option. We called to verify the wifi, and off we went. We over shot our entrance the first time, as it is a little tricky to get into, but once were were there we were pleasantly surprised by all. The menu is HUGE, its like reading a Dickens Novel. If there isn't something on it that looks good, you are on some form of starvation protest diet. They have everything from mexican to italian. They have a decent wine list and a decent beer list. The atmosphere is difficult to capture in words, but it felt like a fancy midwestern diner to me. Very cozy and booth focused, without feeling cheap. The wifi signal was great, and allowed me to get a lot of work done, and the food was also great. Very yummy green chili. I had pork loin, my wife had fish and shrimp. Both were very tasty. We aren't in Montrose a ton, but it is safe to say we are fans of Camp Robber and will stop in again when we are. read more

Travelling with a dog, it's hard to find good places to eat with patios that allow dogs. This place looked interesting, and turned out great for us. The staff was very nice, allowed us to bring our dog through a back gate to the patio. There was only one other family dining there, maybe because there was live music playing inside, where most people were sitting. Anyway, there were lots of intriguing choices for vege-fish eaters on the menu, and we chose beer battered shrimp and a black bean tostada salad. The food was very good, it's basically New Mexico style southwest cuisine, and lots of it. The portions were large and the prices reasonable. The patio was very nice, it's fenced in so no street view, with a little grass area. There is a parking lot out back. Overall, I think I'd go back if I was in the area again. read more

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After getting two very enthusiastic recommendations for this place, I had to try it during a brief visit to Montrose. This place has a great menu. There are so many choices that it was difficult to decide what to try. My favorite part of the meal was the appetizer--fried poblano pepper strips with a yummy queso/salsa. What a treat! They had just the right amount of spice. For dinner, I had spinach and black bean enchiladas, which were very tasty. Both the green and red chile were good. The rice was made with lots of ginger--what an interesting twist. I wish that I'd saved room for a house made dessert. They have a ton of options. There was live music in the bar too. read more

My wife's vaguely orange scented undercooked salmon was a disaster, we just sent it back. My Chicken Marsala was hot at least, but unseasoned. Nice servers. read more

2 people in one day suggested the Camp Robber. I was more than pleased. The menu is interesting, creative, and covers large to small appetites. The food had a lovely presentation, tasted great,good service and the price was quite reasonable. I had seared ahi tuna, ginger rice, and veggies. Very nicely done. read more

After a 6hr+ hike, I called in an order to-go so I cannot speak for the in-person service, although the hostess taking my order was amiable. I think that Camp Robber generally serves pretty solid food. I was, however, disappointed with my Sonoran Steak Salad. Given the other high ratings, I was expecting a little more oomph to my salad, but it was literally greens, a sprinkling of Gorgonzola, 4 baby tomatoes, and some red onion. I will admit that the steak was cooked well and the dressing (orange-basil vinaigrette) was tasty, however, it's always a little bit of a letdown to think, "I could have made this myself," which is what I thought whilst consuming my food. The key lime pie seemed to be more of a pie-ice cream hybrid as it seemed to melt as I ate my salad. It was, however, light, fluffy, and not overpoweringly limey. A definite plus in my book. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. The Thai peanut stir fry is ready good. Highly recommend!

We pulled into this little spot coming back from a long week of camping in Telluride. The food was great, the patio shady, the servers friendly. More than that though, this place has a super fan in me now because I left my shirt there. Except. I didn't realize it till north of Fairplay, and I live in Denver. Ruh roh. I called them and expected them to laugh at me when I asked if there was any way they could send it to me. Instead, they took my credit card number, and I had my shirt show up via FedEx within the week. What AMAZING customer service that went well beyond what they had to. I'll stop every time I'm passing through Montrose! read more

Nice patio, good food, good drinks. Had salsa sampler, crab cake, house salad, and a pork entrée. Margarita & peach long island ice tea to drink. All good w/ friendly, prompt service from Linda - thank you! read more

Yummy and varied menu in a quirky, rustic-style ambiance. Our waitress was awesome as well! We had fried artichoke hearts with aoili dip, portabella salad with cilantro-lime dressing, and club sandwich with house-made chips -- all delicious! A good place for anyone who needs gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan options. Oh the hard cider was delicious as well! read more

Tried this tonight based on Yelp review. When we got there we were about to turn around and leave because there was a 30-minute wait. I talked to people waiting for a table. They were locals and said it was definitely worth the wait. They were right! Everything was terrific, from the hostess to the servers. The atmosphere and the food. We sat in the bar waiting for our table. The bartender was friendly, funny, and full of good suggestions . He is also the owner. We talked to several locals, all of whom were regulars. All said they have never had bad meal here. We had the pistachio chicken stuffed avocado salad and the Asian chicken salad. Both fabulous. Creative ingredients, very fresh, home made dressing and dinner rolls. Don't miss this place in Montrose! read more

This is my favorite place to eat in town. The food is clean and free of MSG. The staff is amazing and accommodating! Always a great environment! read more

I was ordering food for six people during a training session. The staff was very helpful as I had never eaten here before. For food we settled on steak and chicken enchiladas and quesadillas as well. For sides we chose rice and the cheesy rice (I can't remember the name). The food was al delicious and everyone was very glad that we ordered from Camp Robber. Even the trainer who is visiting from Canada was glad. He had been there previously and was very pleased with the service for their dinner menu as well. I'll definitely be going back. I was also there just after they opened, so there wasn't much going on. read more

Great service, great food! Had a burger and fried artichoke app. Our server was very friendly and prompt, food was delicious and fresh. Will definitely come back! read more

This is the best restaurant in Montrose. We come a few times a month and have never been disappointed. Their Sunday brunch is fantastic. They provide a big basket of delicious quick breads for an appetizer, have a great special quiche each week, and even have some good lunch options if you aren't a huge bfast fan. Other meals are great too. The pistachio shrimp is excellent. The prices are reasonable. Only complaint is that sometimes service is a bit slow, but all things considered, blows the other restaurants in town out of the water. read more

I had the green chile pistachio pork tenderloin, which was phenomenal. The low stars aren't coming from my meal, but from my companions and the service. One of my diners had the chile relleno, and it came out cold. Not luke warm, but cold. Another has the Cajun pasta, and it showed up luke warm. Pasta should arrive with a little steam on it, especially in such a thick cream sauce. Trying to flag down our waitress to get it remedied was an exercise in futility. She was nice once we did get her attention, but there were just not enough waitstaff in the restaurant. My food was so good I'll be willing to give them another shot, but be warned about busy nights. read more

We didn't realize they were twenty minutes to closing when we walked in. They sat us anyway. Gluten free menu available. Clean and fun environment, but still classy. Our waitress Kira was efficient, hard-working and awesome all around. She is a gem. Vegans can get the Thai Veggie Linguine and it is MONEY. My mother said her burger was flawless and my better half's Salad was terrific. We will definitely be back next time we are through Montrose. Worth your time! read more

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One of the best Chile renellos ive had in a long time. I pride my self in being a Chile snob. The wait staff were friendly, clean and very accomadating. The bread basket was a nice touch. We will definitely go here again when we head back to CO. read more

Great food! Interesting take on multiple recipes! Strong work! The jalapeño margaritas are a must.

Sunday brunch at The Camp Robber in Montrose was a first come first to be seated affair. Upon arrival, the line was out the door and along the sidewalk about 30 people deep. The doors opened and the line began to move. The expected chaos never happened as people were seated very quickly and the efficient and organized staff sprung into action. Water appeared menus were on the table, and drink orders were taken. Wait staff tag teamed the tables and an empty restaurant at 858am turned into a full restaurant at 906am and the staff did not miss a beat. There was no chaos and no cries of "we are really busy." Bread and butter on the table, a recitation of the champagne specials, and easy going smiles all around. Without even noticing there was water, coffee, and mimosas on the table and the food order had been taken. Too many people have a Mel's Diner mentality and think food should appear within 4 minutes with a cheerful side of "kiss my grits!" People need to calm down and understand that well prepared food with good presentation takes some time. This is especially true when the kitchen staff is required to go from 0 to 100 and not miss a beat. Relax, drink your coffee and mimosa, the food will arrive in due time. This is Sunday brunch and not a stop at the Quicky Mart. The pancakes were the size of dinner plates, light and fluffy, as they should be. The crab benedict was aromatic and flavorful and the eggs were cooked as requested. The side of fruit had kiwi and blackberries, which is downright civilized. Drink refills occurred frequently and the wait staff was friendly and on the ball. Great food and great service on a very busy holiday morning. read more

Surprisingly neat menu and great food overall!!! I would definitely recommend to anyone passing through.

Staying in Montrose there wasn't a whole lot of great food choices, but luckily we stubbled into Camp Robber. We ate here 3 times while we were here. The first time was the absolute best. I ordered the pistachio chicken salad served in a whole avocado on a bed of greens. It was superb. Merle had a chile relleno that was served with posole that we couldn't get enough off. The service was great. The food was hot and very flavorful and we left wishing we had this place in Denver. The second time was a bit more lackluster. The food while still good wasn't as good as the time before and the service was lazy. We figured it was an off night. This time I had the relleno and it was served luke warm. :( The last day we were there we went for Sunday brunch. It wasn't my favorite of the visits, but considering the other choices in Montrose this place still shines. I will also say I did enjoy how nice they were to my 16 month old. It's a nice place to go and we will go back the next time we visit Montrose. read more

One of our family's favorite places in Montrose. Friendly, family-owned, with an unusual and creative menu of comfort food, New Mexican, and daily specials. And amazing homemade desserts! For a quick stop, sit in the classy bar area and have affordable happy hour apps with great microbrews on tap and friendly bartenders. read more